This book contributes to a better understanding of governmental attempts to
manage violence, a particularly sensitive phenomenon affecting contemporary
societies. At the same time, it gives a feel for life and governance in urban
Colombia. At the outset of the 21st century, the Colombian capital shifted
from a city frequently described as one of the most violent places in Latin
America, to a city increasingly seen as an exemplary case of violence reduction
for other cities in the region. This book inquires into such a historic
transformation. It, navigates through various settings including...